Court Accommodation
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-18
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Lorraine Clifford-Lee (FF), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I thank the Minister of State. As he outlined, very challenging matters happen in these courts. We need secure premises. The Minister of State will know that a number of judges have been attacked in Phoenix House and Dolphin House. There are no secure arrangements in those buildings for people who are going into custody on foot of the matters being discussed. It is vital that this new building is built as soon as possible.
I am delighted to hear that the procurement process is finished. The Minister of State said that construction will commence in 2027. Does he have an approximate time in 2027 for its commencement? How long is it envisaged that construction will take?

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Sitting date: 2026-03-18